Pets

Overview

Pets are supporting characters that add depth, utility, or charm to your posts. Much like animals from Earth, they can serve a wide range of roles—companions, guardians, nuisances, or anything in between. Every pet begins as a simple creature, but the more often they’re used, the more they grow. Over time, pets unlock unique traits, passive abilities, breeding permissions, and—at higher tiers—mysterious or magical evolutions.

What Counts as a Pet?

Pets can be any animal or creature; they may be mundane (dogs, birds, bugs) or fantasy-adjacent (dragons, unicorns, armored goats).

What's the Difference Between Pets and Companions?

Feature	Pets	Companion Creatures
Origin	Normal animals	Magical beings
Intelligence	Species-typical	Comparable to or exceeding humanoids
Magic / Abilities	Typically none at first	Begin with magical traits
Communication	Cannot speak or use telepathy	Start with basic telepathic or symbolic communication
Soul Bonding	None	Life-altering bond with a humanoid character
Progression	Pet System (below)	Companion Progression System
Breeding Access	Available at Level I+ (with inheritance at higher levels)	Available at any time
Independence	Controlled entirely by player character; cannot post alone	May act independently or as full characters (especially if Unbound)
Role	Species-typical functions (e.g., tracking, hauling, emotional support)	Support characters with their own magical abilities and knowledge

FAQ

• Can I have pets AND a Companion? Yes, absolutely!
• Is there a limit on how many pets I can have? There is no limit to how many pets each character can have at this time; the number of pets able to be brought along for each mini-game and event may differ.
• Do I have to formally record every pet my character has? Not at all! Mundane or domestic pets can be treated like NPCs—feel free to mention them in posts without creating them officially. However, if you'd like your pet to have abilities or unique traits, participate in mini-games, be eligible for breeding, or gain progression, they’ll need to be formally created through the Pet System.

Earning Progression Points

• Each post you write that includes or mentions your character's pet will net you +3 points.
• A pet's point balance is automatically updated when you create a new post with the Pet Progression option selected.
  • Please notify Support using your private support channel if you incorrectly mark a post, so we can add/remove points as needed.

Pet Progression Levels

Level 0 [0 Points]

• Exhibit mundane behaviors based on species
• Not eligible for breeding
• No special traits or abilities unless purchased separately
• Access to Tier 1 of the Pet Shop

Level I [9 Points]

• May now follow special instructions more reliably
• Displays quirks of higher-than-normal intelligence (e.g., understanding emotions, recognizing names)
• Recognized as a trained animal by NPCs (e.g., guards let it pass, shopkeepers tolerate it indoors)
• Eligible to breed with same-species pets
• Litter size is determined by species (or natural equivalent if mythical/special)
• Offspring are born mundane—no trait inheritance

Level II [21 Points]

• Displays innate supernatural sensing: can detect danger, unspoken emotion, or follow a bond across distances; may react to spirits or unseen forces
• Gains one minor appearance trait (e.g., unnatural eye color, unusual coat pattern)
• May now breed with compatible species pets
• +1 to maximum possible litter size for the species
• Offspring may inherit one trait, quirk, or feature
• Player may influence one physical feature (e.g., eye color, coat texture) in one offspring

Level III [36 Points]

• Can perform complex physical tasks regardless of species, for example: opening doors, solving basic puzzles, recognizing objects by name, retrieving items, navigating terrain intelligently
• Gains a passive ability (e.g., locate a person, mimic an animal sound, cloak their scent)
• May breed with any pet (can produce hybrid litters)
• Offspring may inherit two traits, quirks, or features
• +1 to both minimum and maximum litter size
• Player may choose the appearance of one offspring per litter
• Access to Tier 2 of the Pet Shop

Level IV [54 Points]

• Has become unmistakably magical in presence and behavior. Their instincts and behaviors no longer fully align with natural creatures.
• Gains a free ability from the list below, or a custom one approved by Support
  • Reality Warp: momentarily alter a law of physics (e.g., gravity reverses, fire freezes, water flows upward)
  • Light Up: shroud an area in magical light that reveals the unseen
  • Soulcall: summon a spectral version of a creature the pet has seen die
  • Unnatural Bloom: cause wild flora to rapidly overtake an area, laced with hallucinogenic, binding, or reactive effects
  • Unseal: unravel any mundane lock/knot
  • Vanish: temporarily phase out of reality
  • Fetch: summon a single object before from any distance
• May now breed with same-species Companion Creatures
• Offspring may inherit three traits, quirks, or features; offspring may be born with one non-inherited ability
• +2 to max litter size, and slightly increased chance of rare traits/mutations
• Litters may be mixed between pets and Companions
• Player may select the sex and appearance of up to two offspring per litter
• Pet may be converted to a Companion at no cost, maintaining all abilities and purchases and gaining a Level I Affliction

Level V [75 Points]

• Presence distorts or enhances the environment subtly (e.g., plants bloom in its wake, shadows bend around it, air hums when it passes)
• Gains a second free ability from the Level IV, a new ability from the list below, or a custom ability approved by Support
  • Dreamskip: briefly enter a creature’s dream to observe or influence it
  • Flarestep: leave behind a burst of elemental energy (fire, ice, shadow, etc.) when leaping or teleporting
  • Gravity Nest: distort gravity in a small area to levitate objects or pin enemies
  • Echo Howl: release a sound that repeats itself, amplifying an effect each time (fear, comfort, silence, etc.)
  • Stitchspace: mend a tear in fabric, flesh, or terrain with a silvery magical seam
  • Glassheart: temporarily render itself immune to emotion-based manipulation or fear effects
• May now breed with compatible species Companion Creatures
• Offspring may inherit an unlimited number of traits, quirks, or features; all offspring may now gain up to two non-inherited abilities or traits
  • Rare and unusual offspring outcomes become significantly more likely
• +2 to both min and max litter size
• Player can select appearance, sex, and Companion or pet status of up to three offspring per litter
• Pet may be converted to a Companion at no cost, maintaining all abilities and purchases and gaining a Level II Affliction
• Access to Tier 3 of the Pet Shop

Level VI [99 Points]

• Pet has reached the height of transformation—intelligent, responsive, and deeply attuned to its owner's life and habits
• Displays direct comprehension of spoken language, able to follow complex instructions or emotional nuance without training cues
• Gains a third free ability from the Level IV or V, a new ability from the list below, or a custom ability approved by Support.
  • Echoform: create a temporary illusion of itself; the double can move, emote, and interact lightly with the world
  • Leypulse: infuse the ground around it with raw power: terrain may bloom, crack, heal, or respond as if alive
  • Spellthief: temporarily borrow a magic or nanite effect it has witnessed
  • Unmaker’s Grace: cause a magical or nanite-based construct to become unstable and collapse (e.g., barriers, wards, small structures)
  • Pollenwake: leaves behind a trail of glimmering dust or spores that calm, daze, or hallucinate anyone following it
• May now breed with any Companion Creature, regardless of species
• +3 to max litter size, and rare mutations or hybridized powers become more frequent
• Breeding Mastery: Player may now influence litters in the following ways:
  • Choose whether offspring are Pets or Companion Creatures for all offspring
  • Select the appearance and sex of up to four offspring per litter
  • Select up to 2 inherited traits per offspring
• Offspring may inherit an unlimited number of traits, quirks, or features; may now gain up to three non-inherited abilities or traits
• Pet may be converted to a Companion at no cost, maintaining all abilities and purchases and gaining a Level III Affliction